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Vehicle Stolen. Can maps be used to find it?

What is the maximum distance Maps could detect a parked vehicle. A friend’s truck was stolen and I was wondering if he could use this to see where it’s parked.

iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on Jul 5, 2020 7:55 AM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2020 8:00 AM

the way Maps knows where you parked isn't because it's somehow tracking the vehicle.. it knows when you disconnect from Car Play or bluetooth and captures the location.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207227

So unless the phone itself is still in the vehicle so the Find My iPhone could be used.. there is no help

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Jul 5, 2020 8:00 AM in response to vinnie112

the way Maps knows where you parked isn't because it's somehow tracking the vehicle.. it knows when you disconnect from Car Play or bluetooth and captures the location.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207227

So unless the phone itself is still in the vehicle so the Find My iPhone could be used.. there is no help

Vehicle Stolen. Can maps be used to find it?

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